Lead Power Engineer

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Pullman, WA
In-Office
101K-142K Annually
Appliances
The Role

Note: US Citizenship Required

A typical day might include the following:
1. Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.
2. Assist in developing product specifications, develop and analyze functional tests.
3. Assist with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.
4. Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.
5. Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Typically 5+ years experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies
Excellent technical training skills
Working knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility, industrial plant
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of SEL products
Experience in power system modeling using EMTP

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Lead Power Engineer: $101,000 - $124,000

Development Lead Engineer: $116,000 - $142,000

The salary range may differ depending on the level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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The Company
HQ: Pullman, WA
4,820 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

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